Brian Sikorski
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2006)
Brian Sikorski was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006 for the Texas Rangers, the San Diego Padres, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 7 seasons. Across 40 career appearances, he went 4-5 with a 5.40 ERA and 70 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-08-16
- Last Game
- 2006-09-29
Full name: Brian Patrick Sikorski
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.2 | 46 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 5.73 | 4.77 (-20%) | -1735.0 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 5.65 | 4.53 (-25%) | -330.5 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 4.58 | 4.53 (-1%) | 204.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 5 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.2 | 82 | 43 | 32 | 70 | 5.40 | — | -1,861 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 45.1 | 50 | 23 | 19 | 43 | 4.57 |
| Away | 17 | 26.1 | 32 | 20 | 13 | 27 | 6.84 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-29 | CLE | TBR | W | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-09-24 | CLE | TEX | — | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006-09-21 | CLE | OAK | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006-09-16 | CLE | MIN | — | 1.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006-09-14 | CLE | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-09-08 | CLE | CHW | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-08-27 | CLE | DET | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-22 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-18 | CLE | TBR | L | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-08-12 | CLE | KCR | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Brian Sikorski: the record in brief
The profile opens with Brian Sikorski's first major league game on August 16, 2000; the last one listed came on September 29, 2006. By club, Sikorski's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (2000), the San Diego Padres (2006), and the Cleveland Indians (2006). Sikorski played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 27, 1974, in Detroit, MI, USA, Sikorski was listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Brian Sikorski was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Patrick.
Sikorski's career pitching line is 4 wins, 5 losses and a 5.40 ERA over 40 appearances. Also on Sikorski's record: 70 strikeouts. Against a 4.65 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.40 mark was 16.2% worse. In 2000, one of the busiest seasons, Sikorski posted a 5.73 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.77.
Every defensive appearance on record for Sikorski, 40 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Sikorski's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 4 assists and 1 errors.
Before the majors, Sikorski played college baseball at Western Michigan University (1993, 1994, and 1995). Retrosheet box scores cover 80 of Sikorski's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Sikorski
- What years did Brian Sikorski play?
- Brian Sikorski played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006.
- Was Brian Sikorski a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Sikorski pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 70 strikeouts.
- What teams did Brian Sikorski play for?
- Brian Sikorski played for 3 teams: the Texas Rangers (2000), the San Diego Padres (2006), and the Cleveland Indians (2006).
- What were Brian Sikorski's career stats?
- In 40 games, Brian Sikorski went 4-5 with a 5.40 ERA, 70 strikeouts, and 71.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Brian Sikorski play?
- Brian Sikorski played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian Sikorski and how much did he weigh?
- Brian Sikorski was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Brian Sikorski's career ERA?
- Brian Sikorski finished with a 5.40 career ERA, going 4-5 with 70 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Sikorski have?
- Brian Sikorski recorded 70 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Sikorski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Sikorski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.